AN accounts manager involved in a road rage incident with her former partner has avoided a driving ban at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.

Jordan Vickers was angry over school pick-up arrangements for their child and lost her temper when she went past Derek Brown's home and saw him walking along the pathway.

The 32-year-old was driving at excessive speed for the conditions and then spun her vehicle in a circle, mounting a kerb beside a children's grass area, and then driving in close proximity to her ex before slamming on the brakes.

Depute fiscal Jack Caster said Vickers was that close to Mr Brown that he put his hands on the bonnet of the car.

An argument then developed between the couple and the police were called.

Vickers of Grovehill, Kelso, was originally charged with dangerous driving but pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of careless driving with a domestic aggravation in Woodside Gardens, Kelso, on September 26.

Defence lawyer Ed Hulme said his client had been told Mr Brown and his new partner were not able to collect a child from class but when she arrived at the school she saw the new partner there.

He added: "It was the straw that broke the camel's back after a long period of non-communication. "She had lost her temper and had driven into the residential area at excessive speed."

Sheriff Robert Vaughan said: "This could have a serious outcome and fortunately for you it did not. "You have come close to losing your driving licence."

Vickers was fined £400 and had her licence endorsed with six penalty points.